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Position Type: Permanent Full-Time. 14 days on/off shift pattern.                          

Department: WAS Part-145                    

Location: TOS                    

Role Summary: 

To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at TOS hub, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.

Responsible for ensuring that the relevant hangar and line work at TOS is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards.

Duties: 

Responsible for certifying the work in the hangar and line; in consultation with the Line Station Controller (LSC).

Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, Technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.

Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly, and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times.

Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed iaw the MOE.

Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are met at all times. Report any building/facilities defects to LSC.

Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.

Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.

Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard.

Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorization ratings held for the work performed.

Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established company Flight Safety Standard is discovered.

Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position.

Academic/Educational Requirements:  

• Unrestricted EASA B1 license – preferable type rating on either CRJ-200 or BAe ATP. 

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal).
• Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
• Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills.

Start date:  

If you have questions about the vacancy, please contact Line Maintenance Manager Jonas Johnsson

jonas.johnsson@westatlantic.eu

Please apply via our website: www.westatlantic.eu and click on “Join our team”.
The application shall include a CV and a personal letter. Interviews and selection are ongoing.

Due date for your application is 20191020.

Position Type:            Permanent Full-Time             

Department:               P145   

Location:                    EMA Hub 

Responsible to:          Maintenance Supervisors/Base Station Controller      

Role Summary 

To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at EMA hub, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner. 

Responsible for ensuring that the relevant hangar and line work at EMA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. 

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for certifying the work in the hangar and line; in consultation with the Maintenance Supervisors and Base Station Controller (BSC)
• Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, Technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.  
• Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly, and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times. 
• Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly, and are stored in the correct locations 
• Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed iaw the MOE. 
• Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are met at all times.  Report any building/facilities defects to Maintenance Supervisors and/or BSC. 
• Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information. 
• Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks. 
• Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff. 
• Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed. 
• Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.
• Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• Unrestricted EASA B1 license – preferable type rating on either 737CL, 737NG or BAe ATP. (Non- type holders will still be considered) 

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years Aviation Engineering experience
• Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
• Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills

Salary

Fantastic home/work life balance based on a 7 days on, 7 days off shift pattern;

Basic B1 Salary of £40,000 Plus:

• £4,500 EMA-Hub shift allowance.
• £1,998 ATP type rating (unrestricted)
• £3,280 B737CL Type rating (unrestricted)
• £3,280 B737NG (unrestricted)
• Company Pension

Position Type:            Permanent Full-Time             

Department:               P145   

Location:                    EMA Hub 

Responsible to:          Base Station Controller

Fantastic home/work life balance based on an attractive night shift pattern of 7 on 7 off

B1 or B2 Salary of £50,000, up to £60,000 with type ratings.

• Company Pension
• 21 days full paid annual leave

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years Aviation Engineering experience
• Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
• Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• Unrestricted EASA B1 or B2 license – preferable including a type rating on either 737CL, 737NG or BAe ATP. (Non- type holders will still be considered)

Role Summary 

7 on 7 off working pattern

To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at EMA hub, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner. 

Responsible for ensuring that the scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance at EMA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. 

Responsibilities 

Responsible for certifying the work at EMA line; in consultation with the Maintenance Supervisors, Base Station Controllers (BSC’s) and LMC.

Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, Technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.  

Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly, and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times. 

Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly, and are stored in the correct locations 

Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed iaw the MOE. 

Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are met at all times.  Report any building/facilities defects to Maintenance Supervisors and/or BSC’s/LMC.

Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information. 

Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks. 

Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff. 

Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed. 

Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.

Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position 

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time. 7 days on/off, alt 14 days on/off, shift pattern.                 

Department: WAS Part-145                    

Location: MMX/AOG

Role Summary: 

AOG Engineer opportunity working out of MMX. You will be performing Aircraft on Ground maintenance on a variety of aircraft. This role requires availability to travel with short notice periods to Line stations operated by WAA.

Other responsibilities include conducting Line maintenance when not required for AOG duties.

Responsible for ensuring that the relevant hangar and line work at MMX and other Line stations operated by WAA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. 

Duties: 

Responsible for certifying the work in the MMX hangar and Line station operated by WAA in consultation with the Line Maintenance Manager.

Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, Technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.

Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly, and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times.

Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly, and are stored in the correct locations.

Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed iaw the MOE.

Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are met at all times.

Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.

Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.

Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the LMM.

Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorization ratings held for the work performed.

Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established company Flight Safety Standard is discovered.

Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position. 

Academic/Educational Requirements:   

• Unrestricted EASA B1/B2 license – preferable type rating on either 767, 737CL, 737NG, CRJ or BAe ATP.  

Required Skills/Experience: 

• Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal).
• Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
• Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills. 

If you have questions about the vacancy, please contact Line Maintenance Manager Jonas Johnsson

jonas.johnsson@westatlantic.eu 

Please apply via our website: www.westatlantic.eu and click on “Join our team”.
The application shall include a CV and a personal letter. Interviews and selection are ongoing.

Due date for your application is 20191020.

Varaktighet: Tillsvidare

Arbetstid: Heltid (40 tim/v) Dagtid mån-fre         

Avdelning: Part-145          

Placering: Malmö-Sturup                       

Tjänstebeskrivning: 

West Atlantic AB söker en ny medarbetare i vår Motorverkstad. 

Tjänsten innebär utföra underhåll, reparationer, boroskop inspektioner samt modifieringar på Pratt & Whitney PW100 serie som finns i företagets tillstånd. 

Arbetsuppgifterna är varierande med dels ”Hot Section Repair”, uppbyggnad av ”QEC”, felsökning/reparation el-kablage, planering av motorer, etc. 

Du kommer ha nära kontakt med Part-M, leverantörer och andra kunder. Du kommer även ha kontakt med andra av företagets Base/Line stationer för att kunna ge dessa stöd och support vid behov. 

Ansvara så att allt arbete som utförs på motor och motor komponenter utförs enligt manualer, procedurer och de normer som anges i företagets MOE. 

Kontinuerligt övervaka kvaliteten på det arbete som utförs i motorverkstaden. 

Ansvarig för att motorverkstaden och dess utrustning är i den standard som företaget kräver. 

Utfärda ”Form One” på motorerna och dess komponenter. 

Arbeta som ”Certifying Staff”. 

Resdagar 10-20 dagar/år. 

Kvalifikationskrav: 

• Erfarenhet av Turbin motorer gärna PW100 serie.
• Serviceminded, dvs. utåtriktad och kundorienterad då kundkontakt förekommer.
• Initiativrik.
• Van att jobba självständigt.
• God administrativ förmåga.
• Intresserad av att förbättra våra processer i det dagliga arbetet.
• Miljö & säkerhets medveten.
• Bra på att uttrycka dig på svenska och engelska, både i tal och skrift.
• Problemlösare.
• Datavana.
• Flexibel.
• Innehavare av B-körkort och gärna truck. 

Frågor angående tjänsten kontakta Line Maintenance Manager Jonas Johnsson

jonas.johnsson@westatlantic.eu 

Please apply via our website: www.westatlantic.eu and click on “Join our team”.
The application shall include a CV and a personal letter. Interviews and selection are ongoing.

Due date for your application is 20191020.

Position Type:            Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             Week On, Week Off

Department:              Flight Operations

Location:                    EMA

Responsible to:         The Pilot Manager

Role Summary

Responsible for assisting with the operation of the 737 aircraft as per company requirements to meet customer requests.

Responsible for ensuring all duties are carried out as per company procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all duties ensuring the safety of the aircraft, its cargo and its occupants and following all specified instructions and procedures in the operations manuals.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant United Kingdom, European and International air legislation and agreed aviation practices and procedures;
• Maintain familiarity with such provisions of the Company Operations Manual as are necessary to fulfil the function.
• Report to the commander any fault, failure, malfunction or defect which may affect the airworthiness or safe operation of the aircraft including emergency systems.
• Report to the commander any incident that endangered, or could have endangered, the safety of the operation.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant requirements of the company Air Safety Reporting scheme (ASR);
• Maintain individual records regarding flight and duty times and rest periods as referred to in applicable FTL requirements; and provide each operator with the data needed to schedule activities in accordance with the applicable FTL requirements.
• Assume responsibility for the aircraft, it’s occupants and cargo as appropriate if the commander is incapacitated
• Assist the Commander as requested, with administrative and other relevant duties in relation to the flight
• Ensure compliance with all elements of the Duties and Responsibilities in West Atlantic UK Part A.

Academic/Qualification Requirements

• UK CPL/IR MCC

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

• Boeing 737 300-900 Type rating (Valid LPC)
• Possess professional, friendly and customer-focused personality
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Proven problem solving & planning skills
• ICAO Level 6 English

Terms

Salary FO - £37,522

Per Diems

£1.85 per hour away from base (at present this is 75% is tax free)

£2.29 per day and £4.58 per night mileage allowance.

Training - Successful Applicants will attend an Operators conversion course.  Costs will be borne by the Company but the crewmember will sign a 1-year loan agreement. If the crewmember fails to pass the type rating, the crewmember will be liable to repay all training costs incurred.

In order to apply for this position, please click on the Apply Now link below. You will need to have copies of your Licence, Medical and last page of your logbook available for upload using the other documents button.

West Atlantic Cargo Airlines specializes in tailored aircraft solutions for Global Integrators, National Mail Organizations, and other B2B e-commerce suppliers with both ad-hoc and long-term demand for cargo aircraft.

With more than 50 years of continuous operating experience we specialize in wet leasing, ACMI, and full charter services, supporting both local and International customers worldwide.
With a fleet of more than 50 aircraft, which includes the British Aerospace ATP, Bombardier CRJ 200 PF, Boeing 737-300 / 400 / 800 Freighters, and the Boeing 767-200, we presently cover a capacity range from 6.5 to 40 metric tonnes.

Focus is on safe operations, high reliability, and customer service.
West Atlantic holds two Air Operating Certificates, one in the UK and one in Sweden, which together operated over 24,000 flights in 2017 whilst serving more than 50 destinations

Position Type: Line Maintenance Planner

Work Pattern: Office duty

Department: Part-145 Planning

Location: Malmö Sturup Airport

Responsible to: Part-145 Planning Manager

Role Summary:

You will be part of a team responsible for the planning of scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance on the West Atlantic fleet of BAE ATP, Bombardier CRJ-200, Boeing 737-300/400/800 and Boeing 767-200 aircrafts.
 

Duties:

The main duties/responsibilities of a Line Maintenance Planner in West Atlantic are to: 

• Manage and ensure the timely compliance of all planned maintenance requirements regulated by the maintenance programs.
• Provide recommendations and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities.
• Create a cost-effective maintenance plan.
• Prepare and issue all maintenance work orders for line maintenance activities, based on aircraft flying programme, aircraft downtime availability and complexity of work.
• Ensure availability of required resources such as facilities, tooling, materials and manpower.
• With safety in mind, ensure that all plans are made with Human Factors in consideration.
• Ensure that all work is planned in accordance with EASA regulations.
• Be an active contributor to the development of department procedures.
• Liaising with internal and external Part-145 line/base stations.
• Liaising with Line Maintenance Control department (LMC).
• Liaising with internal Part-145 Logistics department.
• Liaising with the operators Operations Department.
• Liaising with the Engineering Department.

Qualifications:

• Possess a Swedish driving license.
• Be fluent in Swedish and English, both written and oral.
• Must be familiar with SCAA and EASA regulations.
• Experience from a similar position.

Preferred skills:

• Flexible and capable of adapting to constant change.
• Highly motivated and dynamic.
• Organized and structured.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Good team player.

If you have questions about the vacancy, please contact Planning Manager P-145 Johan Sjöstrand, johan.sjostrand@westatlantic.eu 

Please apply via our website: www.westatlantic.eu and click on "Join our team"
The application shall include a CV and a personal letter. Interviews and selection are ongoing.

Due date for your application is 20190930.

Position Type:               Permanent Full-Time 

Department:                 Airline Part 145

Location:                       East Midlands Airport 

Work Pattern:                Flexible- primary focus will be during production hours of WA operation including weekends and nights.

Responsible to:            Accountable Manager

Direct Reports:             10 x LMC Engineers, 5 x Line Support Officers, 6 x Technical Support Engineers

Salary:                           Salary level will be determined on market competitive bases and proven skills and experience held by the                                                                   successful candidate.             

Role

The LMC Manager is responsible for the management, development and control of the Line Maintenance Control organisation and liaison with the Part M and OCC organisation to ensure a rapid and satisfactory conclusion of any technical issue arising from the daily operation. The LMC Manager is part of the WAS P145 organisation, reporting to the Accountable Manager P145. The LMC Department is under development and part of re-structure within the group. The successful candidate will be required to drive the changes required to ensure a succesful LMC organisation for the future.

A comprehensive job describtion is available on request - please request from Louise.gould@westatlantic.eu

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Minimum 5-year experience in maintenance organisation(s)
• Previous managerial positions and experience, preferably in different departments
• JAR Part 66 B1 or B2 Certified and or Aeronautical Engineering degree or equivalent preferably on a relevant selection of the operative aircraft types within WA, valid License at the time of application is not mandatory.
• In depth knowledge of relevant EASA regulations and CAME/MOE set-up

Required Person Skills/Experience/knowledge:

• In depth insight and understanding of the operational planning/maintenance processes
• Capable to think and work at Operational and tactical level
• Relevant EASA, EASA-OPS and relevant National Aviation regulations.
• Knowledge of the use of Quality assurance systems.
• Proven excellent Planning and organisation skills and results driven
• Proven Leadership capacity
• Motivator and team player
• Developing and maintaining of business relations at all relevant levels

Position Type:               Full-Time and working in full shifts (24/7)

Work Pattern                 Flexible work pattern mon-sun based on

                                         Pre-determined work roster

Department:                  LMC/P145

Location:                        East Midlands Airport / Malmo Airport 

Responsible to:             LMC Manager

Role Summary

West Atlantic have an exciting vacancy at their Line Maintenance Control organization for a motivated, passionate, and professional individual to join their Team as a Technical Support Engineer, revolving around the technical defects of the WA Fleet. You will be working in a team of technical experts reporting to the LMC Manager. Candidates must be aware travel maybe required in this role, hence a valid EU passport and Driving License is required.

Responsibilities:

• To identify repetitive defects on the WA Fleet.
• To assist Line Maintenance Controllers and Part 145 staff to troubleshoot defects, monitor repeat defects to effectively return the aircraft to service. liaise with the Line Planning, Engineering, Operations Control departments to create work orders for defect rectification and identify and allocate resources required.
• To liaise with Part 145 Maintenance teams and Line Maintenance Control to ensure defects are rectified expeditiously.
• To monitor fleet acceptable deferred defects ensuring parts, manpower and work orders are raised and issued to ensure expeditious rectification.
• Travel maybe required in this role

Attributes

• Computer literate
• Working knowledge of excel
• Flexible
• Self-motivated
• Communicative
• EASA Part 66 License and preferred type rated on the any of the WA fleet types (737CL/NG, CRJ, ATP, 767).
• Minimum of 8yrs experience of either line or base maintenance on narrow-body/wide body aircraft.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Salary and Benefits :

£52,000

Company Pension

Position Type:            Permanent Full-Time 

West Atlantic are currently looking for Direct Entry Commanders who will be responsible for the safe flying of the ATP aircraft as per company requirements to meet customer requests. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of Europe's leading cargo airlines.

Candidates must have:

• Right to live and work in EU
• Valid Air Transport Pilot License – ATPL
• Flying hours: total of 2500 hours, of which a minimum of 500 hours on multi-engine turbine MCC JAR FAR 25 aircraft.
• Minimum 250 hours Commander time in commercial air transport.
• ICAO Level 5 English Fluent

The package includes:

• Basic Salary 
• Per Diems
• EASA FTL10/28 work pattern
• Life Insurance
• Type Rating paid by the company with a 3-year bond 

Apply today to find out if this ATP Opportunity could be the next step for you! A full Job Description and terms are available on request.

Selection and Assessment:

The selection process will include an interview, psychometric testing, and a Sim Check.

On Appointment

Successful applicants will be required to sign a training agreement and will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Please apply via our website: www.westatlantic.eu
The application shall include a CV and a personal letter. Due date for your application is 2019-04-30